Astros to playoffs with losing record after loss to Texas
The Houston Astros are going to the playoffs with a losing recordSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
ALEDMYS DÍAZ #12 - SHORTSTOP - HOUSTON ASTROS
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Scores lone run Diaz went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Texas.
Impact Diaz got the start at first base, giving Yuli Gurriel a break from the field. Since returning from a quad injury Sept. 19, Diaz is 3-for-11 with three doubles and two runs scored. With the Astros having clinched a postseason berth, it would not be surprising to see Diaz get another start in Sunday's regular-season finale.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Five-run 7th inning powers Rangers past Astros 6-1
Jeff Mathis hit a three-run home run and Leody Taveras followed with a solo blast in a five-run seventh inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-1SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LeMahieu, Voit near milestones for Yankees in win over Miami
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whacks two doubles in loss Diaz started at designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Mariners.
Impact Diaz found himself in the lineup for a struggling Josh Reddick, who was replaced in right field by Kyle Tucker. Diaz has been dealing with injuries of late and played just for the second time in 12 days.
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners keep slim playoff hopes alive, beat Astros 3-2
Nick Margevicius tossed six shutout innings, Ty France drove in a pair of runs and the Seattle Mariners kept their slim postseason hopes alive with a 3-2 win over the Houston Astro...SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Diaz (quadriceps) is starting Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Diaz didn't appear in any of the Astros' past five games after tweaking his quad Saturday, but he'll return to action a week after suffering the injury. He should resume his role as one of the team's top reserve options in the infield over the remainder of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Javier scheduled to start as Houston hosts Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Luke Weaver on Saturday and the Astros are expected to counter with Cristian JavierSEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greinke expected to start for Houston against Arizona
The Diamondbacks will start Zac Gallen on Friday and the Astros are expected to counter with Zack GreinkeSEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros host Rangers, aim to build on McCullers Jr.'s strong performance
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Lance McCullersSEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers visit Houston, look to build on Lynn's strong performance
Texas looks to follow up a dominant outing by Sunday starter Lance LynnSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Betts homers, Dodgers beat Astros 8-1; LA fans still sore
Mookie Betts’ two-run homer highlighted a four-run fifth inning and the Dodgers defeated Houston 8-1 with angry Los Angeles fans letting the Astros have it againSEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench with quad injury Diaz isn't starting Sunday's game against the Dodgers after tweaking his quad Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Diaz had an effective performance Saturday as he went 2-for-4 with a double and a run, but he apparently didn't escape unscathed. Manager Dusty Baker said that he didn't think the injury would require a stint on the injured list. The Astros have a day off Monday, so he'll get at least one additional day to recover.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Sunday Diaz is not in the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double and a run Saturday but will head to the bench for the series finale. The 30-year-old is unlikely to see regular starts once Jose Altuve (knee) returns from the injured list in the near future. Jack Mayfield receives the start at the keystone for the Astros.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Everyday job nears end Diaz went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Dodgers.
Impact Diaz was an igniter for the Astros' five-run, ninth-inning rally in the comeback win. He's been a lineup regular while Astros manager Dusty Baker navigated injuries to Alex Bregman (hamstring) and Jose Altuve (knee). With Richard Justice of MLB.com reporting that Altuve took swings Saturday and was scheduled to run the bases, the Astros are hopeful he'll be activated for Tuesday's series-opener against the Rangers. With Bregman already having returned and Altuve nearing one, Diaz's time as an everyday starter could be ending Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 despite angry LA fans
Alex Bregman singled in the go-ahead run during a five-run ninth inning, and the Astros rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-5 under smoky skies in Houston’s first visit since be...SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting in Game 1 Diaz is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Oakland, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Astros will use the twin bill to give some other bench players some playing time. Jack Mayfield will start at second base and bat ninth in Game 1. Diaz should continue to be the primary Jose Altuve (knee) replacement in the short term.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros place Altuve on IL due to sprained right knee
Jose Altuve was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Houston Astros before their doubleheader against the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starts for Altuve Diaz started at second base and went 1-for-5 with a double in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Angels.
Impact Diaz, who had been manning third base for the injured Alex Bregman (hamstring), moved to second base Friday as a replacement for Jose Altuve (knee). Altuve's knee injury is expected to prevent him from playing the rest of the weekend, so Diaz should receive at-bats in Saturday's doubleheader and Sunday's single game. Playing time beyond that depends on how Altuve's knee responds and/or Bregman's pending return.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to second base Diaz started at third base Thursday before moving to second when Jose Altuve left with knee discomfort.
Impact Diaz is the primary fill-in at third base for Alex Bregman (hamstring), who is nearing a return. Bregman's return would mean the end to everyday at-bats for Diaz, unless Altuve's injury leads to an extended absence. More will be known after Altuve undergoes an MRI on Friday.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Belts first homer Diaz went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's 8-4 win over the Rangers.
Impact After returning from a month-long stint on the injured list last Saturday, Diaz clubbed a three-run shot off Lance Lynn to give the Astros a 4-0 lead Thursday. It was his first long ball on the campaign after clubbing nine a year ago. Diaz has seen time at third-base recently, but will likely be playing other positions in the near future with Alex Bregman (hamstring) close to returning.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to lineup Diaz started at third base and went 0-for-3 in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Athletics.
Impact Diaz was activated off the injured list prior to the doubleheader but did not appear in the afternoon game. With Alex Bregman (hamstring) facing at least another two weeks of downtime, Diaz should get plenty of at-bats as a fill-in at the hot corner. If Diaz's bat is slow to come around, then manager Dusty Baker could use Jack Mayfield, Abraham Toro or Yuli Gurriel.
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Tucker leads Astros to 6-3 win over A's for DH sweep
Kyle Tucker hit a bases-clearing triple, George Springer homered and the Houston Astros defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-3 for a doubleheader sweepAUGUST 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Groin strain moderately serious Diaz said Saturday that his groin strain is between Grade 1 and Grade 2, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Impact Diaz's left Friday's game against the Mariners with the injury and landed on the injured list Saturday. It's not exactly clear when he's expected to return, but it sounds as though he could miss a few weeks, which would represent a significant portion of the shortened season. With Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed) still weeks away from game action, the Astros will have to figure out what to do at designated hitter against lefties, which could involve some combination of Kyle Tucker, Abraham Toro or Taylor Jones.
JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Injury clarified Diaz's injury suffered during Friday's win over the Mariners was to his right groin, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The injury was originally considered a leg strain, so this provides clarity for fantasy players. Diaz, who started the game as the designated hitter in place of the injured Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed), was replaced by Abraham Toro.
JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
